The valley of the Maude; or, 'On dits' [sic].1862 |
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... wish himself an ass with a thick skin . But he thought it a gross piece of injustice to be compelled to reflect on any matters relating to books or school- work in the holidays . Still he was about chivalrously to throw out another hint ...
... wish himself an ass with a thick skin . But he thought it a gross piece of injustice to be compelled to reflect on any matters relating to books or school- work in the holidays . Still he was about chivalrously to throw out another hint ...
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... wish it ; you seem all in a maze . ' now . Eugene said , ' Oh , I don't so much care I fell asleep , and I had a disagree- able dream , that's all . It was stupid to say anything about it . ' 6 ( Stuff ! ' said Fred . What stuff ! a ...
... wish it ; you seem all in a maze . ' now . Eugene said , ' Oh , I don't so much care I fell asleep , and I had a disagree- able dream , that's all . It was stupid to say anything about it . ' 6 ( Stuff ! ' said Fred . What stuff ! a ...
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... wish to speak to you , sir , ' said the servant to Mr. Mauden , handing him two cards , on which were inscribed the names of the visitors . ' I do not know these gentlemen , ' said Mr. Mauden , but you had better show them into the ...
... wish to speak to you , sir , ' said the servant to Mr. Mauden , handing him two cards , on which were inscribed the names of the visitors . ' I do not know these gentlemen , ' said Mr. Mauden , but you had better show them into the ...
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... wishes allow you to think . ' Frank rang the bell , seeing the Count was uneasy , and sent a servant to knock at Mr. Martyn's door . The man returned after a time , and D 3 said said that Mr. Martyn was still asleep . The door The ...
... wishes allow you to think . ' Frank rang the bell , seeing the Count was uneasy , and sent a servant to knock at Mr. Martyn's door . The man returned after a time , and D 3 said said that Mr. Martyn was still asleep . The door The ...
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... wish that you should be his com- panion . The suspicions which your looks and words indicate make any apologies unnecessary on my part to you when I say this . In this conviction , I do not think this . 60 The Valley of the Maude ...
... wish that you should be his com- panion . The suspicions which your looks and words indicate make any apologies unnecessary on my part to you when I say this . In this conviction , I do not think this . 60 The Valley of the Maude ...
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